Does anybody know why a more-suitable mode of transport had not been arranged for the 'pax' on what had been a pre-arranged visit/conference - eg C130/146 etc to INV/KSS/LOS. Far better that than use a very scare theatre-asset, that was demonstrably unairworthy? Maybe this is was the negligent act?
This was my initial question, back in 1995. It's never been answered.
The pax should have gone by any other means, including civvy air if nothing else was available. Someone in a high place was apparently determined to prove this aircraft was safe, irrespective of the reliability and safety issues surrounding it. To put so many valuable passengers in one suspect airframe seems irresponsibly stupid.